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Location: Mondo Studio

Time: Morning of 6:24

A petite rookie shivered from the cold breeze as he hugged his dull-orange sweater around his small torso. He is wearing a simple cream-white knee-length sundress, orange flip-flop, and a delicate silver-sterling bracelet wrapped around his left wrist. While his mother, who is standing next to him, wearing a large over-size black sweater with a hood, blue jeans, black converse shoes, and a dark-brown satchel over her shoulder. Her hair is tied up a loose bun, black fake glasses covered her blue-contact eyes and holding a cup of coffee.

They both arrived at the studio early while waiting for the photographer at the destination place, thanks to Gamma's help. Tsuna glanced around his surrounding with curiosity while his mother sipping her coffee with a blissful smile. "Buongiorno!" a friendly voice speaks up from behind.

Tsuna and Nana turned around and saw a tall attractive man who has a very effeminate appearance. He has sharp teal eyes that made up with a similar shade of eye=shadow, long wavy mint-teal hair grown to the back of his hips with tied half-way, he wears golden cuff earrings shapes of leaves. He wears a black v-neck shirt with a white vest, a high collar black trench coat with white lines and white buttons, black slack, and white leather shoes.

A big warm smile appeared on his face when he reached them. "Greetings, my name is Kikyo. I'm the photographer for Elementi project." He introduced himself politely.

"Nice to meet you, Kikyo-sensei!" Nana beamed at him. "I'm Shichi, her manager." She bowed politely. "And this is Sora-chan."

Tsuna smiles shyly as he bowed politely as well.

Kikyo examined Tsuna carefully and nod himself with satisfaction. "I was right… your exterior is a perfect fitting for Cielo." He smiles widely when he noticed Tsuna's cheeks turn to pink by the compliment. "Please, follow me." He leads the model and the manager down the road to one of the studios.

Tsuna and his mother followed the photographer behind as Kikyo opened his mouth. "I trust that Luce-chan informed you both about the Elementi project?" he glanced over to them who nodded their heads. "Bene! As you know there are seven different elements, each of them have their own story. So, today we will be focus on the Element of Cloud." He said, saunter inside of the studio of ninety-nine, paused, and turned around.

The studio is very large, filled with staffs and workers, the floor was dark-brown marbles, white walls with high windows, tables covered with snacks, folded chairs are everywhere, equipment gathered around in the area along with monitors, and there are few doors with labels on such as dressing rooms, restrooms, and so on. "Before I could explain the project, I would like you two to meet one of the models of Arcobaleno and its' manager." Kikyo searches around until he spotted his target while Tsuna observed his surrounding with amazed and Nana is practically jumping with excitement.

"Ah!" Kikyo raised his hand. "Skull!" he called out gently to catch the dark-violet-haired model's attention.

Tsuna and his mother turned their heads around and saw the model strolled toward them with a woman followed behind. "Oh my…" Nana whispered softly when she examined the model before her.

The petite model gulped nervously when he studied this punk-looking model. When the pink model arrived toward them as Kikyo glanced at the woman. "Lal!" he greeted her happily who nods her head.

Kikyo turned his heads to the amateur model and the manager. "Sora-darling, meet Skull de Mort, and his manager, Lal Mirch. And Lal, meet Sora's manager, Shichi." The photographer introduced the models and managers to each other, friendly.

Nana bowed. "Nice to meet you, Lal-san, Skull-san."

"H-hai." Tsuna bowed as well.

Skull grinned widely. "Yo. I hope we get along well." He waved at Tsuna who smiles shyly.

Lal and Nana greeted each other professionally then all turned their attention to Kikyo who beamed at them with satisfaction and content. "Now that we are all here. Today, we will participate in "Nuvola Viola", which means Purple Cloud in Italian." He helpfully translates for Tsuna and his mother much to their grateful. "This is a classic story of girl meet boy. The girl who is a Cielo meet the boy who is Nuvola. Cielo is a sweet girl who is content with her life until she met a punk aloof boy. Nuvola doesn't like to be tame nor stay in one place for long. He desires to travel around the world and be free. However, he didn't expect that Cielo could spark his interest and capture his heart almost immediately. Before they both knew, they fell for each other. Unfortunately, Nuvola isn't the type to docile. He is very independent. Luckily, Cielo understood and vowed to wait for him to return to her. Because her love for him is very strong just as his love for her is equally strong as well." Kikyo enlightened the story behind of the Cloud theme.

"So, why cloud?" Nana asked, curious and confused.

Kikyo smiles at her. "Cloud is a drifting object which cannot be bound. However, it does provide protection to the Sky." He simply explained and Nana nodded her head with understanding.

"I see… this story sounds very lovely though." Nana said as she clasped her hands together in front of her.

The photographer preens by the praise. "Thank you." He glanced over to the group of make-up artists. "Gigi!" he called out one of the make-up artists who walked up to him.

Gigi arrived with a bubbly smile on her face. "Please take Sora-darling and have her wear her first clothing of viola." Gigi nodded her head and beamed at Tsuna.

"Please come with me, Sora-chan." Gigi said with a thick accent as she led Tsuna to one of the dressing rooms. Tsuna glanced at his mother who gives him her courageous smile. The petite model followed the make-up artist.

Kikyo turned to Skull. "Rosalee will take care of your make-up." He knew Rosalee is one of the regular make-up artists for the Arcobaleno group. The punk model nods his head, went to one of the dressing rooms he knew belonged to Arcobaleno.

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Behind Closed Doors

Arc I: Elementi Project

Chapter Three

"Nuvola Viola: Part I"

[Purple Cloud]

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Location: Mondo Studio

# Ninety-Nine Studio

Time: Morning of 7:48

When the models are being busy by make-up artists, the managers start having discussions with their schedules while Kikyo checked over his professional expensive camera.

"So, the photoshoot of Nuvola Viola takes the entire day to complete? Like, eight hours or something?" Nana reviews the plans on her notebook with curiosity.

Lal hummed. "Hai, it depends on the photographer. Since Sora is an amateur model, it might take a while. I wouldn't be surprised we won't be done until after midnight. Fortunately, we have Kikyo who has tons of experience with beginner models. Plus, Skull is a professional model and one of the very friendly idols. He can help your model as well." The manager informed Nana who smiles with relief.

"That's good. I want to make sure Sora-chan isn't overwhelming and alone in this. It would be wonderful for her to have help as much as she could get from others. I'm glad she won't be alone." Nana said, pleased.

Then, Skull strolled out of his dressing room wearing the outfit for the shoot. He adjusted his shirt while ignores the murmurs and glances from staff. His dark-violet is ruffled underneath a black pokepie hat with plum-purple feather on the side, he has silver cuff dangling earring on his left ear while a silver skull-shape cuff on his right ear, a silver hoop lip ring, black lipsticks, black eyeliner with a hint of violet-purple eye-shadow, and white adhesive bandages on his cheeks. He wears a white v-neck shirt with plum-purple skull face, black denim jackets, black skinny ripped jeans, wine-purple belt with silver cloud-shape on the middle as a buckle, black fingerless gloves, high-top purple converse shoes, and a silver necklace with violet-purple octopus-skeleton-like design below his heart.

The punk model looked perfectly of dark-broody punk-style yet a pretty boy. An excellent appearance for the Cloud theme and the photographer is very satisfied with it. "You look fantastic, Skull." Kikyo approved while Lal nod her head, agreed and Nana is amazed and awe by the transformation. "Now, all that left is Sora-darling."

As if almost on cue; Tsuna walked out of the dressing room that caught everyone's attention. Tsuna stares at the ground shyly with red cheeks. He wears violet-purple backless tank tops with a white skull face on the middle, black strapless bandeau bra, black ripped skinny jeans, plum-purple flat heels of edgy moto boots, and his waist-length hair is straightened and neatly comb with a violet-purple beanie-cat. He also wears wine-purple ear spike earrings, a silver octopus-face ring on his right middle finger, a black vintage choker with a purple cloud-shape in the middle, plum-purple painted fingernails, and a mixture of black and purple bangles bracelets wrapped around his left wrist.

His outfit style is fitting for the male model's outfit which Kikyo was pleased with the result. "You look very lovely, Sora-chan." The photographer praised the petite model.

"Th-thank you." Tsuna whispered with a shy smile on his face as he could hear the voices compliments on his appearance.

Skull grinned at Tsuna when the petite model walked up to them. "You look nice, Sora-san."

Tsuna smiles as he studied the punk model's appearance. "You too." He whispered, softly. Skull just chuckled and the models turned their heads to the photographer.

"Alright!" Kikyo glanced at his models, give another careful examination of their outfits then hummed with satisfaction. "Grande! Now, please follow me." He leads his models down further in the studio with managers followed behind.

After a few minutes of walking, they arrived at the set of a white fake-marble hallway with dark-grey lockers on the walls. "This is where Cielo and Nuvola first meet during the school day at the lockers." Kikyo paused, turned around, and smile. "I'm very flexible with any poses, however, keep in mind that I want to see the part where a girl meets boy first time. Not a boy meets girl. Okay?" Skull and Tsuna nodded their heads. "Bene. You may do improvisation. And Sora-darling, I will provide instruction in case you are stuck or having trouble during poses, okay?"

"H-hai, thank you, Kikyo-sensei." Tsuna understands with a relieved smile.

The teal-haired photographer smiles. "Alright! Skull I want you to head one of the lockers and act as one of the aloof students." He gives instructions as one of the staff handed him his camera. "And Sora-darling, you go to one of the lockers, on the opposite from Skull." Kikyo steps back with turned on the camera. He observed the set and his models. "Now you both may begin." He lifted his camera and leaned forward.

Click. Click. Click.

[ON-SET]

Sora amble to the locker that is almost across from Skull's chosen locker. Skull digs inside the locker with boredom face as his back facing hers. The petite model extends her hand to the handle, opened it, and noted there are binders and textbooks inside. She runs them with her index finger slowly and nervous. "Sora-darling, I want you to glance over at Skull as if you noticed a handsome mystery boy." Kikyo's voice reached Sora's ears.

The petite model glanced over to Skull with soft blushes while drumming her fingers against the books out of nervous habits.

After a heartbeat or two, Skull shut the locker door quietly then turned around, facing the camera. He glanced at Sora who quickly turned away. Skull raises his eyebrow as if he just noticed her. He turned his back on the lockers, leaned against it, and crossed his arms with curiosity interested. "Now, Sora-chan… I want you noticed Skull again, this time, turn around and wait for five seconds and stroll toward him. And act as if you both are introducing yourselves to each other." Kikyo gives instructions to Sora along with clicking sounds from a camera.

The petite model peeks at Skull but noticed he was staring at her. So, she turned around and stared at the punk model who raises his eyebrow at her. Sora took a breather then shyly walk across the hall to Skull. "You aren't bad at this, Sora." Skull complimented her.

Sora blushes. "Thank you. You are good at this." She stuttered nervously which made Skull amused as he half-grinned at her as his dark-brown eyes lighten up.

[OFF-SET]

Click. Click. Click.

Kikyo grinned widely after few times of snapping pictures of his models on the set while Nana and Lal watching quietly.

Lal hummed with interest. "Your model isn't so bad." She admittedly with slight impressed. Nana beamed happily with pride in her son's talent. The manager thanked Lal while continue watching the set.

"That's a wrap!" the photographer called out with content tone. "Now, onto different sets and new clothes!" he ordered the staff who obeyed and went to work as fast as possible. He watched his models walked out of the set. "Excellent job, Skull." He tips his head and smiles warmly at Tsuna. "And you too, Sora-chan. Keep working hard."

Tsuna smiles shyly as he nodded his head. "You are good at this." Skull speak up as he glanced at the petite model with an impressed face. "Are you sure you are amateur?" he asked, disbelieved since he actually finds the small model's skill pretty good.

"Hai." Tsuna plays with his fingers out of one of his nervous habits. "This is my first time with a professional model like you. I haven't gotten a chance to explore my experience as a model." He explained, softly.

The punk model shakes his head with amazed. "That's amazing! You must have a natural talent then!"

"Skull!" Lal snapped at her client as she pointed Rosalee with a stern face. Rosalee is waiting by the dressing room which Skull sighed but waved happily at Tsuna. The punk model quickly darts to his dressing room where his make-up artist is waiting.

Nana went up to her son, hugged him with a bubbly smile on her face. "You did an amazing job!" she whispered to his ear. Then break the hug as Tsuna beamed at his mother. Nana gently tugged her son's hand to Gigi for another change of outfit for the different sets.

Meanwhile, Kikyo is checking over the hundreds of photos through the monitors. The teal-haired photographer carefully examined the pictures of his models until he pointed at one of them. "I like that one. Put it one of the folders." He informed the staff who control the monitors with a keyboard and a mouse, obeyed. Kikyo was mumbling to himself while continue looking at the pictures.

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Skull came out of the dressing room in a completely different outfit. His make-up and his piercings stay the same. He wears wine-purple and black stripes u-neck shirt with long sleeves which are pushed up to his elbows, black choker, black skinny jeans, black combat boots with messy violet-purple laces, multiples of leather brands of purple and black bracelets wrapped both of his wrists, and his hair is free from any hats as it's wild and ruffled.

Lal march to the punk idol. "You did pretty well at the first set." She narrowed her eyes at him with a warning. "But remember, do no make Sora uncomfortable." She reminded him of a serious glint in her eyes. Skull shivered with fear as he nodded his head. He doesn't want to face her wrath if he makes his partner uncomfortable.

"Sora-chan! You look very cute!" Skull and Lal turned their heads and saw the petite model came out in a different outfit.

Tsuna wears a dress white shirt tucked in high-waist violet-purple shorts, wine-purple loose tie, black trench coat that reached underneath the shorts, purple and white stripes of thigh socks, black jump boots with violet-purple laces. He also has a black choker with a purple gem on the middle, lavender-purple painted fingernails, silver studs of cloud-shapes earrings, and his hairstyle changed. His waist-length hair is still straightened but in a different style; half of his left side of his hair is tied up in a thick braid with black and lavender-purple ribbon entwined in the braid.

Kikyo hummed with pleased after he examined his models. "Lovely! Now, please follow me." The models and managers followed the photographer to the next set that isn't too far from the first set.

It's a classroom, the background was obviously a fake but there are quite amount of desk with chairs lined up in four lines and four rows. The ground was light grey fake-tiles, fake windows that almost look real when the sun brightens up the classroom. It was a decent and nice class.

"Now, this is when Cielo and Nuvola spend their time in the classroom during a break." The photographer turned his head to his models. "I want to see Nuvola flirting Cielo. Alright?" his models nodded their heads. "Bene! Please go in and start to pose." He raises his camera and starts clicking.

Click. Click. Click.

[ON-SET]

Skull sat on the chair of the desk behind Sora who sat down. The punk-model leaned his chin on his palm as his elbow rested on the desk. He stares at the back of the petite model's head. He hummed softly, he lifted his free hand and extend to Sora's hair.

The punk-model took a few strands of her hair and carefully stroke between his index finger and thumb. A smirk appeared on his face, he leaned forward as he dropped her hair. His lips nearly touch her ear from behind. He blew at it.

Sora flinched with surprise as she yelped. She turned half-way to him with wide-eyes and Skull winked at her flirtatiously.

The petite model's cheeks glistened to pink color. "Sora-chan, I want you to try flirt back." Kikyo's voice reached to them.

Sora lifted her index finger hesitated, then shyly poke Skull's nose much to his amusement. Her cheeks turned red when she noticed Skull's eyes filled with mirth. The punk-model leaned forward and tilted his head slightly, almost as if he is whispering to her.

[OFF-SET]

Click. Click. Click.

The photographer was in his zone as he kept snapping his pictures when he got close to them or further back. Meanwhile, the managers are watching quietly.

"They are working well together." Lal commented, relief and satisfied that Skull is on his best behavior.

Nana hummed happily. "Hai. I'm glad. And Kikyo-sensei is very nice." She is happy that the teal-haired man is patient and nice to her son because she doesn't want Tsuna to get upset and overwhelm. Plus, if the photographer was mean to her son, she won't hesitate to protect her baby boy. After all, he is her son, and as a mother, she has that right.

After a moment later, the photographer lowered his camera with a satisfied smile. "Alright! Lunch break!" he informed to staff and turned his attention to his models. "Nicely job, Sora-chan, Skull."

"Thanks!" Skull grinned as Tsuna smile and bowed in grateful.

Kikyo pulled up one finger. "Come back at this studio in an hour for the next set." He said, two models understood and watched the photographer left to get his own lunch.

The punk model turned his head to his petite partner. "Would you like to eat with me?"

Tsuna blinked, startled by this request but smiles at him with a nod. "H-hai."

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The models went to the snack bar while their managers followed them to get their lunches as well. After they paid for their meals, they went outside and sat on the table with an umbrella open. The managers went to a different table as they are discussing business.

Skull grabbed his soda, flicked it open, and took a sip from it. "How did you interested in modeling, Sora-san?" he asked, curious.

Tsuna swallowed his sandwich. "Well, I wasn't planning to become a model in the first place. It's just happened." He recalled nearly three weeks ago of his very first photoshoot as a model when the photographer was needed a replacement model. "I just happened to be at the place where the photographer needs a replacement model. The original model was supposed to be there, but she got sick with food poisoning at the last minute. The photographer was desperate since the deadline was near. He saw me and immediately asked me to be his model for the product. So, I agreed to help him since I thought it would be an interesting experience and it was supposed to be a one-time thing." He explained his tale to Skull.

"It seems that this isn't a one-time thing for you." Skull pointed it out with a raised eyebrow. Tsuna just shook his head as he reached his water bottle. "What made you change your mind?"

The petite model unscrewed the cap from the water bottle. "…it made my mama very happy." He smiles softly. "Seeing a smile on her face makes me very happy. Plus, I'm starting to enjoy this modeling job." Tsuna glanced at Skull with a big smile on his face. "May I ask, why is Skull-san interested in modeling?" he asked, hesitant. "You don't have to tell me!" he doesn't want a friendly punk model to dislike him.

Skull sniggered at his partner. "If's fine. I don't mind telling you. Would you believe me if I tell you that I used to be a stuntman?" Tsuna's eyes widen in surprise. "Yep. I was. I do motorcycle stunt."

The petite model made an 'o' mouth shape in shock. "But then… how did Skull-san become a model?" he is curious and still baffled by the new information.

Ex-stuntman hummed as he playing the foods with his plastic fork. "When I was little, maybe around seven or eight… I was adopted and raised in a circus for years. My папа was a professional knife-throwing and my Мама was a professional stuntwoman. She was an excellent doing motorcycle stunt when I watched her… it inspired me— I wanted to do it. When I first rode on a motorcycle, I instantly fell in love. The winds, the excitement, the thrill, the rush, and the adrenaline… it was crazy and I loved it." He grinned widely as his eyes twinkle with passion. "Before I knew, I was trained and learned all kinds of tricks. I've been doing my job as a stuntman for years. About ten years, but…" his grinned slowly fell to a line. "…I got into an accident. I couldn't continue my job as a stuntman. Doctors told me that if I continue that line of job, I will be forced not to ride a motorcycle before I become twenty-five. So, I had to give up on my job. Only ride a motorcycle for a limited amount of time on the streets. I lost my passion for a while… but then…" slowly a warm smile appeared. "I came across the modeling job and learn to love it. Been at this job for two years now."

The petite model felt pity for Skull who has lost his passion for being a motorcycle stuntman as he could see the punk model's eyes on how much he missed the thrill and rush by riding his motorcycle. The longing for freedom and wildness, but the accident happened and destroyed his passion. 'I wonder what kind of accident?' he mused with curious, but he doesn't have the heart to push Skull to through a terrible past just because of his curiosity. Tsuna unintentionally grabbed Skull's hand with both of his small hands as Skull was taken aback in surprise.

"I'm sorry that you lost your passion. I can tell by your eyes that you wanted to ride your motorcycle that way you want to, to be free and wild. But you couldn't do that anymore…" Skull stared at his partner in silence. "But…you found another passionate! It's not the same feeling as a motorcycle stuntman, but it does bring the adventures! To meet all kinds of people, travel the world, and be someone else in front of the camera. Be away from reality and live in a dream for a while… it's fun, right, Skull-san?"

Skull blinked slowly then a smile appeared. "Hai, it's fun." He admitted that being a model is interesting and enjoyable. "Also, you don't have to be formal with me. Called me Skull instead." He added as he enjoyed talking with his partner. 'Who knew that Sora is very sweet?' he is glad because most female models can be quite dramatic, clingy, and worst of all, bitchy. It's not easy to find a nice model, both female and male, after all.

"Then called me Sora!" Tsuna beamed at Skull, he couldn't believe it, this means that they both friends, right?

Skull nodded his head and glanced at the hands that Tsuna has not yet let go, "As much as I enjoy holding hands, I kind of need it back so I can finish my lunch." Tsuna blushed hard and jerked her hands away from him.

"Hiieeee! Sorry!" Tsuna looked away embarrassed and Skull grinned in amused. 'Cute.' He mused as he observed his partner. He went back to eat his lunch and Tsuna awkwardly went back to finish his lunch as well.

After the models finished their lunch meals, they continued chatting to get to know each other about likes and dislikes as they didn't get anything too personal. While they were bonding, Lal and Nana are at the other table with their lunch finished wrappers on the tables as they are discussing their plans.

"I'm glad that Skull-kun and Sora-chan are getting along well." Nana glanced over and saw her son who is smiling wide while Skull is talking excitedly. 'Tsu-kun finally got a new friend! I'm so proud!' she mused inwardly squealed at this first witness of her son's first friend.

Lal hummed after she glanced over then turned back to her notebook. "Skull is one of the models that are easy to get along with. He almost has no problem with the people he works with." Lal explained as she is relieved that he won't be a trouble. 'Unlike the others…' she could feel the headaches coming when she thinks of a few certain models but decided not to think about it right now.

Nana tilted her head. "I'm curious about who other models that will work with Sora-chan." She placed her index finger on her chin with wondering eyes.

"…you'll meet them." Lal has paused for a few minutes before she answered. Then she glanced at her wrist-watch. "It's almost time, we should get back at the studio with Skull and Sora." Lal said, and Nana nodded her head. They both stood up, gathered their trash and notebooks, and prepared to get the models to return their work.